Discard any mussels which are open before cooking and those that are still closed after cooking.

Discard any mussels which are open before cooking and those that are still closed after cooking.

Discard any clams that are open before cooking and do not open up after steaming.

For a smooth sauce, mix sauce 15 sec/speed 5 before serving.

This deliciously aromatic dish produces mouth-wateringly flaky fish. It is a welcome variation from the heavier, highly spiced curry dishes and, served with rice it can be a complete meal.

The mayonnaise and fish patties can be made ahead. Patties can be made up to a day in advance.

The combination of beans and seafood is common in many Mediterranean countries. In this recipe the small black-eyed beans serve as a bed for the pleasant firmness of the squid, giving this dish an interesting balance of flavour and texture. Packed with nutrients, this recipe feeds many and can be adapted to your ingredients and preferences.

For a smooth sauce, mix sauce 15 sec/speed 5 before serving.

Samke harra is a traditional Lebanese fish dish; try serving it with pita breads, fried cauliflower, Moghrabieh couscous, fattoush or tabbouleh.

For a smooth sauce: mix 15 sec/speed 5 before serving.

As the marinade is served as a sauce, it is important to choose a high quality fish.

The fish and couscous parcels can be prepared ahead, kept in the fridge and then cooked just before eating.

You can use any firm white fish such as hake, pollack or corvina.

For homemade salt cod: Place 200 g table salt in a baking dish and place cod on top, skin-side down. Cover cod with remaining 300 g table salt then cover dish tightly with cling film. Refrigerate for 24-48 hours. After this time, wash all the salt off. Cod can be used immediately but will taste quite salty. Alternatively, soak in water for 12 hours before using.

Use Hollandaise sauce recipe from the Basics chapter.

Soy paste is made from fermented soybeans and can be found in oriental stores or online. Korean soy paste can be used, but if this is not available, substitute with Japanese miso.

Ask your fish monger to clean and debone (and fillet, if desired) the fresh sardines for you.

- For a smooth sauce, mix sauce 15 sec/speed 5 before serving.

The combination of beans and seafood is common in many Mediterranean countries. In this recipe the small black-eyed beans serve as a bed for the pleasant firmness of the squid, giving this dish an interesting balance of flavour and texture. Packed with nutrients, this recipe feeds many and can be adapted to your ingredients and preferences.

“Your baby can explore oily fish for the first time with these croquettes. Oily fish is full of healthy nutrients that your baby needs to grow.” - Jade Brook